Registration Opens for 2025 Candy Hall of Fame Weekend
Press Release June 18, 2025The four-day event, including the Saturday induction ceremony, will take place during the NCSA’s annual event from October 23-26 in Orlando, Florida
CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 18, 2025) — The NCSA has opened registration for the 54th Candy Hall of Fame weekend, a prestigious event that will celebrate and honor 11 industry leaders who have made remarkable contributions to the confectionery category. This distinguished class will be formally inducted during the NCSA’s annual gathering, taking place October 23 to 26 in Orlando, Florida, at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, with the official induction ceremony held on Saturday, October 25.
“This October in Orlando, we’re bringing together the best in the business to recognize 11 trailblazing individuals whose work has left a lasting imprint on the confectionery world,” said Byard Ebling, NCSA President. “Their passion and forward-thinking have helped move our industry forward and continue to pave the way for future leaders. We’re proud to honor their achievements and welcome them into this distinguished community of industry leaders.”
The 11 industry leaders being inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame, receiving the industry’s most prestigious honor, are: John Brooks, Jr., Adams & Brooks, Inc.; Jim Dodge, Mars Wrigley; Mike Farley, Goetze’s Candy Co., Inc.; Robin Gutridge, Raley’s Supermarkets; Betsy Harris, HWY Partners; Tom Rosenberger, Sheetz, Inc.; Eric Schmoyer, IRCA Group; Sherrill Taylor, Burdette Beckmann Inc. (posthumous); Lynn Wieland, Spangler Candy Co.; Dennis Williams, National Convenience Distributors; and Andrew Young, HWY Partners. To learn more about the inductees, click here.
“This year’s Candy Hall of Fame weekend promises to be an unforgettable celebration,” said Teresa Tarantino, Executive Director of NCSA. “We’re excited to return to Orlando to honor the newest class of inductees and connect with industry leaders as we explore fresh ideas and innovations that will shape the future of confectionery.”
Attendees who register for the Candy Hall of Fame weekend by Friday, September 5, can take advantage of Early Bird rates.
To explore the full weekend agenda, discover sponsorship opportunities, register for this year’s event or submit an inductee congratulations message in the event program, click here.
For more details about the NCSA and the Candy Hall of Fame, visit www.candyhalloffame.org.
To download a graphic of the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and images from last year’s Candy Hall of Fame weekend, click here.
About the NCSA
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA), formed in 1899, is dedicated to Recognition, Fellowship, Education and Mentoring. The NCSA administers the Candy Hall of Fame and the Kettle Awards. The Candy Hall of Fame was founded in 1971, and recognizes lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry, with induction based on dedication to the overall betterment of the industry. Established in 1946 by industry publisher Don Gussow, the Kettle Awards annually recognize a deserving individual working within the U.S. confectionery manufacturing industry.
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